The Birthday Present

Name: The Birthday Present
Cast: Tony Britton, Sylvia Syms, Jack Watling, Walter Fitzgerald, Geoffrey Keen

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Returning from a business trip, toy salesman Simon Scott is caught attempting to smuggle a wristwatch bought for his wife's birthday through Customs. He is arrested and, due to a bungled defence by his solicitor, obliged to serve a three-month prison sentence. It is only the beginning of his woes; his employer, Colonel Wilson, is understanding, but he is ultimately forced to sack Simon, who discovers that finding another job under such circumstances is extremely difficult. But Colonel Wilson is determined to help his former employee find a solution.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Pat JacksonWriter: Jack Whittingham

Tony Britton

as Simon Scott

Sylvia Syms

as Jean Scott

Jack Watling

as Bill Thompson

Walter Fitzgerald

as Sir John Dell

Geoffrey Keen

as Colonel Wilson

Howard Marion-Crawford

as George Bates

John Welsh

as Chief Customs Officer

Ian Bannen

as Junior Customs Officer

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